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Questions and Answers - The Disease Shortness of breath is a common symptom. Some patients have troublesome dry cough and others may have pain in the chest. Tiredness, lethargy, listlessness and joint pains are common. Sarcoidosis may also cause fever and weight loss.
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Meningitis Most often, it affects the nerves of the face. Symptoms of the disease in the nervous system vary. If there is a mass in the brain, symptoms can include headaches, visual problems and weakness or numbness of an arm or leg. When Sarcoidosis affects a facial nerve, it can cause one side of the face to droop.
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Understanding Sarcoidosis -- the Basics About 20% to 30% of people with sarcoidosis are left with some permanent lung damage, and in 10% to 15% of patients the disease is chronic. Although it is rare, death from sarcoidosis can occur if the disease causes serious damage to vital organs, such as the brain, lungs, or heart.
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- Nevertheless, on average the more severe the hyperthyroidism, the greater the weight loss observed. Weight loss is also observed in other conditions where thyroid hormones are elevated, such as in the toxic phase of thyroiditis (see Thyroiditis brochure) and if one is on too high a dose of thyroid hormone pills.
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Night Sweats With Weight Loss It most commonly affects the lungs, but can affect other body systems also. Tuberculosis may cause night sweats and weight loss. Other symptoms of tuberculosis include persistent cough, bloody sputum, paleness and weakness.
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Sarcoidosis The symptoms of sarcoidosis depend on what areas of the body are affected. 1  Shortness of breath (dyspnea) and a cough that won't go away can be among the first symptoms of sarcoidosis.  But sarcoidosis can also show up suddenly with the appearance of skin rashes.
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- Learn About Sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown origin that can cause lung damage, skin rashes, and eye disease and can affect other organs of the body. Key Facts. Sarcoidosis causes your immune system to overreact, which can cause health issues.
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Understanding Sarcoidosis -- Symptoms Symptoms of sarcoidosis vary depending on the area of the body involved, and may be mild, moderate, severe, or absent. The lungs are usually the first area to be affected by sarcoidosis: 9 of 10 people with sarcoidosis have some type of lung involvement. Pulmonary sarcoidosis can be serious, leading to the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the lungs. This complication can interfere with breathing.
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Sarcoidosis The exact cause of sarcoidosis is unknown. What is known is that when a person has the disease, tiny clumps of abnormal tissue (granulomas) form in certain organs of the body. Granulomas are clusters of immune cells. The disease can affect almost any organ of the body. It most commonly affects the lungs.
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Prozac and Weight Loss Prozac can often cause loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea, which may contribute to weight loss. Often, these side effects go away with time. Also, since weight gain can be a depression symptom, treating the depression can lead to weight loss.
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- Or, you may have no symptoms at all. Some people who have sarcoidosis feel very tired, uneasy, or depressed. Night sweats and weight loss are common symptoms of the disease. Common signs and symptoms in children are fatigue (tiredness), loss of appetite, weight loss, bone and joint pain, and anemia. Children who are younger than 4 years old may have a distinct form of sarcoidosis.
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Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands. In people with sarcoidosis, abnormal masses or nodules (called granulomas) consisting of inflamed tissues form in certain organs of the body.These granulomas may alter the normal structure and possibly the function of the affected organ(s).n people with sarcoidosis, abnormal masses or nodules (called granulomas) consisting of inflamed tissues form in certain organs of the body. These granulomas may alter the normal structure and possibly the function of the affected organ(s).
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Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a disease involving abnormal collections of inflammatory cells that form lumps known as granulomas. The disease usually begins in the lungs, skin, or lymph nodes. Less commonly affected are the eyes, liver, heart, and brain. Any organ, however, can be affected. The signs and symptoms depend on the organ involved. Often there are no, or only mild, symptoms. When it affects the lungs there may be wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Some may have Löfgren syndrome
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- Dr__Joseph_Parambil: Fatigue is a common problem in sarcoidosis and is seen in almost 40 percent of patients. The exact cause for this is unclear but is related to the immune dysfunction associated with this disease.
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- Sarcoidosis can increase the levels of calcium in the blood and urine. High levels occur because sarcoid granulomas produce activated vitamin D, which enhances calcium absorption from the intestine. High blood calcium levels lead to a loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, thirst, and excessive urine production.
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4 surprising reasons women can't lose weight Could this be you? Besides weight gain or an inability to lose weight, you may notice fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, joint pain and muscle weakness, heavy periods, increased sensitivity to cold, even depression.Many people with low-grade hypothyroidism just feel off, with no obvious signs of being truly sick.ould this be you? Besides weight gain or an inability to lose weight, you may notice fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, joint pain and muscle weakness, heavy periods, increased sensitivity to cold, even depression.
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Sarcoidosis The symptoms of sarcoidosis can vary greatly, depending on which organs are involved. Most patients initially complain of a persistent dry cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include: 1  Tender reddish bumps or patches on the skin. 2  Red and teary eyes or blurred vision. 3  Swollen and painful joints. 4  Enlarged and tender lymph glands in the neck, armpits, and groin.
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Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a chronic disease of unknown cause which affects mainly the lungs, liver, lymph glands and salivary glands. Small nodules or granulomas form in these areas, often damaging them. It is not cancerous or malignant.
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Sarcoidosis The lungs are affected in about 90% of people with sarcoidosis. This is known as pulmonary sarcoidosis. The two main symptoms are shortness of breath and a persistent dry cough. Some people with pulmonary sarcoidosis experience pain and discomfort in their chest, but this is uncommon.
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What is sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis causes inflammation, usually in your lungs, skin or lymph nodes. Starting as tiny, grain-like lumps called granulomas, sarcoidosis can affect any organ in your body. No one knows what causes sarcoidosis. The condition affects men and women of all ages and races, but it occurs mostly in people 20 to 50 years old.
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- Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease where granulomas (clumps of immune cells, usually macrophages) form in various organs. This causes organ inflammation. Doctors believe that sarcoidosis may be caused by an abnormal immune system reaction.
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Questions and Answers - The Disease About 50% of the patients with sarcoidosis do not have any symptoms and are recognized when a chest x-ray or chest CT is obtained either as a part of routine physical examination or for evaluation for some other clinical illness. Shortness of breath is a common symptom.
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- Corticosteroids, such as prednisone are considered the first-line treatment for lowering inflammation from sarcoidosis. Corticosteroid pills can have some serious side effects if taken in high doses for long periods. Side effects may include: 1  High blood pressure. 2  Diabetes. 3  Stomach ulcers.